2005 BMW 530 vs. 1989 Ferrari F40
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 415 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 307 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F40.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (290 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530. 2005 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari F40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 530 | 1989 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | F40 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2936 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 640 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 721 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1263 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |